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Former FBI Special Agent

Human Trafficking Expert Witness Carrie J. Landau

FBI Service21+ years investigating trafficking, exploitation, child abductions, and crimes against children.
Expert Testimony18+ federal court expert witness testimonies in complex trafficking matters.
LeadershipFormer FBI Crimes Against Children Coordinator and CARD Team Leader.
EducationNorthwestern Pritzker School of Law Adjunct Professor and nationally recognized trafficking expert.
Meet Carrie J. Landau

Former FBI Special Agent & Human Trafficking Expert

Carrie J. Landau is a former FBI Special Agent with more than 21 years of experience investigating human trafficking, child exploitation, child abductions, and crimes against children.

Throughout her career, Carrie led major trafficking investigations, coordinated multi-agency initiatives, testified as a qualified federal expert witness, and served as the Crimes Against Children Coordinator for the FBI Chicago Division.

Today, Carrie continues that work through Landau & Associates by assisting attorneys, law firms, agencies, and organizations with expert testimony, litigation support, consulting services, victim-centered guidance, professional training, and case review.

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Objective Guidance

Why Landau & Associates

Landau & Associates was founded to provide attorneys, law firms, agencies, and organizations with specialized expertise in human trafficking, child exploitation, crimes against children, and criminal justice matters.

Drawing upon decades of federal investigative experience, the firm delivers objective analysis, expert testimony, litigation support, and consulting informed by real-world case experience.

Inspired by the simple philosophy of “I made a difference for that one,” Landau & Associates remains committed to providing professional support where experience, expertise, and informed guidance can make a meaningful difference.

Expert Testimony, Consulting, Case Review & Training

The firm serves legal teams, public agencies, community organizations, and professional partners navigating human trafficking, exploitation, crimes against children, and criminal justice matters.

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Case Studies

Notable Experience

Carrie’s work includes landmark trafficking investigations, child abduction response, crimes against children leadership, and professional education for legal and law enforcement audiences.

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Testimonials

Trusted by Attorneys & Prosecutors Nationwide

Legal professionals rely on Carrie’s experience to help explain complex trafficking dynamics, investigative context, victim behavior, and offender methodology.

“The testimony and context you provided on sex trafficking was an invaluable education to our jury and our judge. The foundation you laid was vital to securing convictions in our case.”
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of Ohio
“Her knowledge of this field is unparalleled, as well as her ability to testify. With over 20 years investigating sex trafficking cases, I cannot imagine there is anyone in the field with more experience than her.”
Assistant United States Attorney
Eastern District of Arkansas
“Carrie’s expertise in sex trafficking and her ability to effectively educate others are unmatched.”
Assistant United States Attorney
Southern District of Iowa
Experienced Guidance

How Can We Help?

Whether you need a qualified expert witness, litigation support, consulting services, training, victim assistance, or help navigating a complex human trafficking, child exploitation, or criminal justice matter, Landau & Associates is available to assist.

Based in Chicagoland. Serving Clients Nationwide.